Check Mower Drive Belt; Check Transaxle Drive Belts; Service - Every 25 Operating Hours - Snapper YZ18386BVE, YZ18386BVE Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service or repairs with the engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure away from plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
3.2.3.

CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT

1. Footrest/Floor pan Removal
a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting position.
See Figure 3.3.
b. Remove the two knobs that secure the rear of the
floor pan.
c. Remove two bolts at front bottom edge of foot
rest. Lift up on footrest and slide rear of floor pan out
from under deck lift mechanism.
MOVE DECK LIFT HANDLE TO HIGH CUT
REMOVE TWO KNOBS AT REAR OF FLOOR PAN
REMOVE TWO BOLTS FROM BOTTOM OF FOOTREST
FIGURE 3.3
2. Checking Mower Belt Tension
The idler and spring provide proper belt tension
and require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit,
severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt
before operating mower.

3.2.4. CHECK TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELTS

1. Checking Transaxle Belt Tension
The transaxle drive belts require no adjustment.
If belts are frayed, slit, severed or belt strands
exposed, replace belt before operating mower.

3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS

3.3.1. ENGINE
1. Engine Cooling System
The engine cooling system consists of an engine
shroud and engine fins. These should be kept
clean and free of debris as needed or cleaned.
2. Engine Oil
Change engine oil. Refer to Section "CHANGE
ENGINE OIL". Refer to engine owner's manual for
oil specifications.
3. Oil Filter
Change engine oil filter. Refer to engine owner's
manual for filter specifications.
4. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner's manual for service
instructions.
5. Air Filter
1. Refer to engine owner's manual for service
instructions. Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the
air cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See
Figure 3.4.
IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are
viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which
will appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for
inspection.
AIR CLEANER
LATCH
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AIR CLEANER
COVER
FIGURE 3.4